The Herkimer County Fair kicks off Tuesday, August 18, and runs through Sunday, August 23, 2026!

The Herkimer County Fair opening ceremony starts at 3:00 p.m. on August 18th with gates open at 3:00 p.m. to bring the best of agriculture and entertainment to the Mohawk Valley.The 2026 Fair Theme is “Celebrating America’s 250 Years!” and features plenty of special events throughout the week.

On Tuesday, enjoy agricultural events and pageants throughout the day before fireworks at 10:00 p.m. Admission is $12 per adult, $5 for children 5-12, and children under 5 getting in for free. Check the Herkimer County Fair event page for more details!

Focus on Agriculture

Get ready as the county fair reveals the best in agriculture with a week of agricultural events!

Take a look at each days special events!

The daily schedule is out and can be viewed here.

Children’s Days

Children’s Days will be Wednesday and Thursday, August 19-20 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., feature free admission for children 12 and under with rides opening at noon.

Sensory Day

Sensory day is on Wednesday from 12:00pm to 4:00pm where there will be No Lights or Music on the Midway Rides.

Pay One Price for Ride Specials

For the thrill seekers in the crowd, you can pay one price for ride specials! Purchase from Gillette Shows. Here are the time slots: 

• Tuesday:             6-10 pm – $25.00 
• Wednesday:       12-4 pm $25.00 6-10 pm – $25.00
• Thursday:           12-4 pm $25.00 6-10 pm $25.00
• Friday:                12-10 pm $35.00 (Regular tickets still available)
• Saturday:            12-10 pm $35.00 (Regular ticket still available)
• Sunday:              12-7 pm $30.00 (Regular tickets still available) ​​

ADULT DAY

ADULT DAY WEDNESDAY AUGUST 19th from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. All Adults 13+ half price admission

VETERANS FREE ENTRY

ADMISSION Free with Military ID SUNDAY AUGUST 23rd – 10:00am – 6:00pm

History of the Herkimer County Fair

The Herkimer County Fair began in 1841 as the Herkimer County Agricultural Society. In 1958, the Fair established a permanent site on Cemetery Hill Street in Frankfort at the old Slouch Farm. The first fair at the new site made great use of the the existing farm buildings adding tents and expanding each year.

Located on 26 acres, the Herkimer County Fairgrounds feature 10 permanent buildings which include a permanent bathroom and shower facility, a Horse Corral, and 1,850 aluminum bleacher seating surrounding the event show ring. The Fairground is the home of several events throughout the summer.

Take some time this week to enjoy yourself at the Herkimer County Fair! With a variety of food, rides, agricultural shows, live entertainment and a spectacular fireworks show, you’ll be glad you did!.